Apollo Beach

What a difference a bay makes

Apollo Beach, Florida, is part of the 24-mile Canaveral National Seashore, an ideal place to get close to nature. While nude swimming is illegal here, it's a long-standing tradition that locals tolerate if you keep a low profile. Most nudists find walking a few miles to more deserted areas of the beach worth the effort to keep the peace.

Outdoor Focus

Canaveral National Seashore: Ranger-guided walks and canoe trips will take you to gorgeous views while you learn about the dunes, sea turtles and sea shells.

Horseback riding: Most riding requires a permit, but is allowed from November through to the end of April.

Area Attractions

From mid-November to early April, endangered manatees migrate to Mosquito Lagoon and the warm waters around the Tampa Electric Company facility. Hike the Turtle Mound trail, which leads to the top of a Timucuan Indian Mound, or Eldora trail, which leads to a turn of the century settlement along Mosquito Lagoon.

Area Events

Manatee Arts Festival (March): This two-day arts and crafts show brings more than 100 exhibitors from around the world. This family-friendly event has children's entertainment and hands-on activities.

Sea Turtle Watch (June / July): This popular event requires reservations, but it's worth the planning to view the giant sea turtles that nest along Apollo Beach and learn about their role in the environment.

Nightlife

Nearby in Tampa, Ybor City's 7th Avenue is closed to cars on weekends. The pedestrian-only zone springs to life thanks to reggae, jazz, rock, blues and the fun-seeking party crowd.

Accommodation

Backcountry camping is permitted November through to the end of April, but requires a permit. Various hotels and motels are available in nearby Tampa, Titusville and Orlando. Check with the Apollo Beach Chamber of Commerce for up-to-date details. Nudists can find naturist-friendly accommodations in Daytona Beach.

Need to Know

Location:

North part of Canaveral National Seashore, 20 minutes from Tampa.

Weather:

Temperatures range from 81 to 91 F in summer.

Average winter temperatures range from 61 to 75 F.

Facilities:

Boardwalks from parking areas to the beach to protect the fragile wilderness and sand dunes from foot traffic

Lifeguards stationed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parking Area 1 (Memorial Day through to Labor Day)

Self-contained chemical toilets

Note: No running water, showers, concessions or public telephones

Nature-lovers and nudists feel at home at Apollo Beach. If sea turtles and seashores appeal to you, check out these Apollo Beach vacation options.

you don't know one side of the state from the other.
apollo
beach is in tampa bay.
the
one near daytona is not apollo beach

Posted on 2/17/2015 6:26:00 AM
by Anonymous

Your author is obviously very misinformed and is confusing the town of Apollo Beach, which is near Tampa, with the unofficial nude beach of the same name located on the Atlantic Ocean which is much farther than 20 minutes from Tampa.
Please
get your facts right!

ill be at the
apollo
nude beach on the east coast(new symnara) on 1/6 and 1/7 of 2014. anyone need lotion rubbed on :>
mike

Posted on 12/17/2013 7:33:00 AM
by Anonymous

i love being nude

Posted on 12/17/2013 7:26:00 AM
by Anonymous

Florida's East Coast Beaches are 20 min from Tampa ONLY via Space Shuttle! And since the magnificent craft are all retired, now one must contact Mr. Elon Musk for travel at such velocities. Suggest you visit Daytona Beach, New Symrna Beach, or Titusville instead.

Posted on 10/21/2013 3:40:00 PM
by Anonymous

Does anyone know of a nude or semi nude beach close to St. Petersburg/ Clearwater/ Tampa area?
Thanks
:)

Posted on 5/24/2013 9:11:00 AM
by Anonymous

Yeah. Went to canaveral with the kids and was surprised by the nudity. If they weren't with us , my wife and I would have loved the privacy that the stretch of beach offered.
Instead
, my daughter was surprised by what she described as "old butt".
Lol.
Unfortunately
we left prematurely.

Posted on 2/27/2013 8:09:00 PM
by Anonymous

boner

Posted on 1/30/2013 7:31:00 PM
by Anonymous

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Posted on 9/26/2012 7:38:00 PM
by Anonymous

By the way, if you stop to see the Bleor ( ? ) house be prepared to deal with mosquitoes!!!!!!

Posted on 7/14/2012 3:14:00 PM
by Anonymous

Just got back from there, very nice place, not too many people with most being couples. The one BIG problem is parking! Very limited spaces and make sure you only park in marked spaces or you WILL be towed!
We
didn't even go 200 feet before we came across naked people, just make sure you go south from the access ramp. The park ranger drove by on a quad and didn't bat a eye about the nudity so go with confidence you will be left alone as long as you behave yourself!

Posted on 7/14/2012 2:39:00 PM
by Anonymous

To the person who wants directions to the correct Apollo Beach on the east coast of Florida, it is very easy to get to, it just takes a while. Make your way to New Symrna Beach, Fl and find Lytle Ave aka 1A aka South Causeway and take that to the beach. This becomes A1A aka E 3rd Ave. This will bear to the right and go south. It becomes A1A / S Atlantic Ave. Take this all the way to the park entrance. Pay the ranger $5.00 and drive all the way to the last parking lot (southern most end of Apollo). With your clothes still on, walk to the beach, turn right (south) and walk down about 1000 feet to where you see the other people without clothing. There you may disrobe. Enjoy!

Posted on 4/30/2012 9:12:00 AM
by Anonymous

This page has some incorrect information on it. The Apollo Beach that is part of the Canaveral Seashore is legal to sunbathe naked on. But it is on the east coast of Florida, south of Daytona. It is a three hour drive from Tampa all the way to the beach. The Apollo Beach near Tampa is in south Hillsborough County, on the west coast of Florida. It was once also a legal nude sunbathing beach but in more recent years that has gone away and you can be fined and even arrested. Don't get the two mixed up. Apollo East Coast is a wonderful clothing optional beach. Please follow all the rules so we don't lose it.

Posted on 4/30/2012 8:57:00 AM
by Anonymous

As I have recently been there, I was told it was a LEGAL location because it is in an official state park....
it
is on the EAST coast south of New Symrna Beach.
Very
nice beach.
Everyone
was very discreet.
Sea
shells were very amazing as they were mostly whole.

Posted on 4/12/2012 4:07:00 PM
by Anonymous

I want to say again that there are two Apollo beaches (I just found that out!)
One
is near Tampa and just west of HWY 41 and that one
is
in a commercial/residential area--no nudity there!!!!!
The
Apollo beach where nude is sometimes found is on the EAST shore of the state near Cape Canaveral.
Now,
having said that I've never been there but want to go.
Can
someone give specific instructions on how to get to the area where we might find other nude sunbathers?
Thanks

Posted on 1/3/2012 1:06:00 PM
by Anonymous

Canaveral National Seashore is 20 minutes from Tampa in a jet.

Posted on 10/10/2011 6:46:00 PM
by Anonymous

This review is completely inaccurate. There are 2 Apollo Beaches. The Apollo BEach that is located 20 minutes from Tampa and Tampa Airport is not a nude beach. Apollo Beach is hardly a beach by Floridan standards . This Apollo BEach is a suburb with houses, families and master planned communities. The location is a nice proximity to Tampa; however, not at all an appropriate place for sunbathing. The other Apollo Beach is located near Daytona; howevver, upon entering the guard gae, I asked where I would find the nude section. The guard not so kindly, let me know that the possibility of being photographed
was
great. As well as, families, children, etc. mmight very well be walking by. I am looking for a
non
dramatic, peaceful place that I can improve my tan and ultimatley, be compleely relaxed.

Posted on 9/27/2011 12:12:00 AM
by Anonymous

Canaveral National Seashore is on the east coast of Florida. Tampa is on the west coast, they are hundreds of miles apart. It is at least a 3 hr. drive,not 20 minutes as posted.It is a beautiful park, well worth a visit. The nude section is all the way on the north end parking lots.

Posted on 8/25/2011 10:57:00 PM
by Anonymous

This is a VERY incorrect description of Apollo Beach.
There
are two Apollo Beaches:
one
just east of Tampa (about 20 minutes); the second on the north portion of Canaveral National SeaShore near New Smyrna Beach; opposite side of the State..
The
Apollo Beach in Tampa is primarily a commercial area with private homes, the golf course you describe, Nighlife in Ybor City is about 3 hours by Interstate 4 west from Apollo at Canaveral; not 20 minutes away.
In
the Canaveral Apollo Beach, there is NO REAL ESTATE for sale (NONE).
ALL
the 'for sale' property in at the Tampa Apollo Beach.
Someone
really needs to rework this artical and the associated advertisments.
I
grew up in Tampa next door to the Apollo Beach Developer's family, and I go to the Canaveral Apollo Beach about once each week year round now that I live in Orlando.

Posted on 12/8/2010 10:47:00 PM
by Anonymous

Apollo Beach is south of Tampa on Florida's west coast.
Canaveral
is on the opposite side of the state.

Posted on 11/22/2010 4:50:00 PM
by Anonymous

more than 20 min to Tampa, Orlando is about 1 hour from the east caostbeaches and Tampa is another hour west